Virtual Finance Office
For Manufacturing and Engineering Businesses
Expert Financial Support
Your Full Finance Function. Done Properly.
For manufacturing and engineering businesses that want clear numbers, stable margins and a finance department they can rely on.
Most owners are stuck with a mix of bookkeepers, part-time help and a year-end accountant who only shows up when it’s too late to fix anything.
You end up firefighting cashflow, guessing at costs and making decisions without reliable data.
Our Virtual Finance Office replaces all of that with a single, specialist service built for manufacturing and engineering environments.
What Is a Virtual Finance Office?
A complete finance department, delivered remotely and built for factory environments.
It replaces:
• late accounts
• unclear numbers
• disconnected bookkeepers
• a year-end accountant who can’t explain what’s happening on the shop floor
You get one joined-up service covering accounts, cashflow, costing, payroll, VAT, tax and monthly reporting all done properly, on time, every month.
This isn’t basic bookkeeping.
It’s clear, commercial financial management that helps you run your factory with confidence.
What We Help You Fix
Short, simple and relevant:
- cashflow always tight even when sales look strong
- margins drifting for no clear reason
- product or job costing based on old spreadsheets
- numbers that never match what’s happening on the factory floor
- WIP, stock and overheads that don’t reflect reality
- no monthly reporting you can rely on
- no proper plan, no budget, no control
When the finance structure underneath isn’t keeping up.
What’s Included In The VFO:
Accounting & Bookkeeping
- Full accounts preparation and financial management
- Real-time financial reporting for better decision-making
Cash Flow & Financial Planning
- Forecasting, budgeting, and scenario planning
- Strategic guidance to improve working capital and profitability
Management Reporting & KPIs
- Clear dashboards tailored to manufacturing or engineering metrics
- Track production efficiency, margin performance, and cost drivers
Tax & Compliance
- Corporation tax, VAT, payroll taxes, R&D claims
- Compliance monitoring and deadlines management
Payroll Management
- Accurate and timely payroll processing
- Pension administration, benefits, and PAYE compliance
Strategic Finance Support
- Financial insights for investment, growth, or cost optimisation
- Board reporting and CFO/FD-level guidance
Why Choose Our Virtual Finance Office?
- Industry Expertise: We understand manufacturing and engineering businesses.
- Scalable Solution: Flexible support use as much or as little as you need.
- Cost-Efficient: Access high-level finance skills without hiring a full-time team.
- Proactive & Insightful: We don’t just manage numbers, we help you make smarter decisions.
Who is it for?
Our VFO is built for:
• SME manufacturers
• engineering firms
• CNC and precision engineering
• fabrication and sheet metal
• plastics dip moulding and injection moulding
• electronics and SMT
• installation and technical service companies
Ideal if you:
• want accurate numbers you can trust
• need monthly visibility
• don’t want the cost of an in-house finance team
• are preparing for growth, investment or exit
What You’ll Gain
- Confidence that your finances are accurate and compliant
- Clear visibility of cash flow and profitability
- Ability to make informed decisions that drive growth
- More time to focus on production and strategic initiatives
How We Help You Succeed
Full Finance Office
Bookkeeping, VAT, payroll and compliance handled properly, every month.
No admin. No chasing. No gaps.
Strong Cashflow Control
We manage customer payments, plan supplier runs and spot cash gaps early.
You stay stable, even in busy periods.
Turn Profit Into Cash
Revenue is meaningless if cash isn’t there.
We turn monthly performance into real, usable cash that keeps the factory moving.
Manufacturing Cost Control
Raw materials, stock turns, waste, overheads and production costs tracked accurately. No more guessing margins.
Engineering Cost Control
Real job costing, labour accuracy and project profitability you can trust.
Smarter Pricing & Budgeting
Clear month-end reporting, simple budgeting and straight answers that help you price with confidence.
Less Admin, More Automation
Invoicing, reconciliations and reporting done automatically.
Hours saved every month. Your team can focus on real work.
Strategic Financial Leadership
Forecasts, planning and commercial guidance normally found in a full-time FD without the full-time cost.
Ready to Turn Your Numbers Into Strategy?
We work with manufacturing and engineering leaders who are ready to take control of their cash flow, pricing, and production strategy and build a business that runs smoother, scales faster, and earns more.